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McBride in April

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul is the wettest month (rain on about 21 days); late Oct–Nov and Apr are between seasons.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C); average high / low
Rain days: 11
Crowds: Low; Canada overall
Prices: Low; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for McBride

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul is the wettest month (rain on about 21 days); late Oct–Nov and Apr are between seasons.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

McBrideHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 11 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Canada overall: Low
Prices · Canada overall: Low

Canada overall: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in McBride, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Jan: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Night low
Apr: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 11 (better)
Jan: 12
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: Low
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0

April: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul is the wettest month (rain on about 21 days); late Oct–Nov and Apr are between seasons.

January: Inside McBride's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and biking; Dec–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

McBride: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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